Trump disputes Musk's sanity: "He's gone mad," as Russia extends asylum proposal
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump can't seem to get along anymore. It all started with Trump's controversial tax and budget bill. Musk blasted the "Big Beautiful Bill" bill on Twitter, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
Update, 3:20 PM: Russia is offering political asylum to Elon Musk. Dmitri Novikov, deputy chairman of the international affairs committee of the State Duma, said, "I think Musk is playing a completely different game. He won't need political asylum, although Russia could grant it to him if he needed it." Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon had already called for Musk to be deported from the US, but this demand would be practically difficult to implement since Musk became a US citizen in 2002.
The Dwindling Friendship - Trump and Musk's dispute escalates further - "he's losing his marbles"
Update, 2:46 PM: The President of the United States isn't interested in talking to Elon Musk right now. According to ABC News, Trump said, "I'm not particularly interested in speaking to him at the moment." Trump called Musk the "man who is losing his mind," claiming that while Musk wants to speak to him, Trump is unwilling to do so. The tension between the two arose from a dispute over Trump's tax and budget bill.
Update, 2:00 PM: It seemed that Trump and Musk were trying to de-escalate their dispute. Bill Ackman called on the US President to "make peace." However, a reportedly planned phone call between the two apparently fell through, according to The Guardian, citing a source in the White House.
The Unraveling Relationship - What happened between Trump and Musk
Update, 10:55 AM: Elon Musk and Donald Trump can't seem to see eye to eye. The disagreement stems from Trump's tax and budget bill ("Big Beautiful Bill"). On Thursday, the dispute escalated: both men publicly expressed their grievances through their platforms Twitter and Truth Social. Here's a quick recap of events:
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- During a meeting with Friedrich Merz, Trump confronted Musk about his criticism of the bill. "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if that's still the case," Trump said. He was "very disappointed with Elon." Musk denied the statement: "False. This bill was never shown to me, and it was passed so quickly in the middle of the night that almost no one in Congress could read it!" He also claimed that Trump would have "lost the election without me." Musk then criticized Trump's "ungratefulness" and polled his followers on Twitter, asking if it was time for a new political party in the US that represents "the middle."
- Trump hinted that he might withdraw government contracts and funding for Musk's companies.
- Musk called for Trump's impeachment on Twitter and warned that Trump's global tariffs "would cause a recession in the second half of the year." He also made a controversial claim that Trump's name appeared in documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also threatened to scrap the Dragon capsule of his space company SpaceX, which NASA relies on.
- Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled Musk's claim about the Epstein documents as a "regrettable episode."
- Steve Bannon called for Musk's deportation from the US.
- Musk labeled Bannon the "biggest idiot."
The "Big Beautiful Breakup" - Musk and Trump Clash
Update, 12:00 PM: The enmity between Trump and Musk began with Musk's criticism of the President's budget plans. Experts believe that the "big, beautiful law" ("Big Beautiful Bill," or BBB) could increase US debt to record levels. For Trump ally Laura Loomer, the acronym now has a new meaning: BBB stands for "big, beautiful breakup."
Update, 10:55 AM: The White House reportedly planned a meeting with the Tesla CEO today to try and find a compromise, according to the news portal Politico. Trump appears relaxed about the dispute with Musk, saying "That's okay, it's going very well, never better," to Politico.
The Epstein Files - What's hidden in them?
Update, 10:00 AM: Elon Musk made a "really big claim" in his feud with Donald Trump yesterday. He claimed that Trump's name was mentioned in the Epstein files. However, Musk's alleged revelation is not entirely new since Trump has been named in released documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Between 1993 and 1997, he allegedly flew on Epstein's private jet, the "Lolita Express," seven times. No wrongdoing was attributed to Trump. Apparently, Musk wants to suggest that the unpublished files may contain even more explosive information.
Update, 9:15 AM: Musk vs. Trump, Bannon vs. Musk, Musk vs. Bannon: The MAGA world is in shambles. Musk called Bannon "the biggest idiot" on Twitter, responding to Bannon's call for Musk to be deported from the US.
Update, 8:25 AM: The White House has reacted cautiously to Musk's Epstein accusation. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN that the claim that Trump appears in Epstein documents is a "regrettable episode." Musk is dissatisfied with Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax and budget bill because it does not include the measures he desires. "The President is focused on passing this historic bill and making our country great again," Leavitt explained.
The Impeachment Call - Musk supports calls for Trump's impeachment
Update, 7:15 AM: Elon Musk has indirectly called for Donald Trump's impeachment in his conflict with the former President. In response to a tweet from right-wing influencer Ian Miles Cheong, suggesting that Trump should be indicted and replaced by JD Vance, Musk simply replied "Yes." The vice-president initially stayed out of the situation. He posted a picture with podcast host Theo von and joked that the previous day's podcast had been quiet, and they didn't have much to talk about. In another tweet, Vance expressed pride in standing by Trump's side.
The Republican Dispute - Musk puts pressure on Republicans in Congress during his dispute with Trump
Update from June 6, 6:20 AM: The bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is over. The conflict started with Trump's planned tax and budget bill. Musk has been heavily criticizing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" for days. After Merz's visit to the White House, the conflict escalated. On Twitter, Musk published a series of angry tweets: first, he announced that he would "drop the Epstein bomb," then he questioned Trump's leadership. "Trump has another three and a half years as president, and I'll be around for more than 40," he wrote on Twitter. The threat is clear: with his money, he could support candidates running against unwanted representatives in the next elections.
The Epstein Files - Will they be released?
Update, 12:59 AM: Even Democrats are getting involved in the open rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and seem to be enjoying the escalation. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer reposted Musk's attacks on Trump along with a popcorn emoji. He also tweeted, "Siri, play Bad Blood." House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries tweeted, "The Republican Civil War is in full swing." The Democratic Party also tweeted, "RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!" in reference to Musk's claims.
Musk vs. Trump - Bannon calls for an investigation into tech billionaire
Update, 12:17 AM: In the dispute between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon is weighing in. Speaking to the New York Times, the Musk critic advised the Trump administration to initiate a formal investigation into Musk's immigration status, calling for his immediate deportation. Bannon also called for investigations into reports of Musk's alleged drug use and suggested that Musk's security clearance should be suspended during these investigations.
The Potential Impact on the U.S. Space Program
The open conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump could have significant implications for the U.S. space program. As the CEO of SpaceX, Musk has played a key role in NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to restore US human space travel capabilities. If the dispute between Musk and Trump escalates further, it could potentially impact SpaceX's involvement in NASA programs and the future of the US space program.
Update, 00:03 AM: The dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could have real-world consequences for US space travel. Musk announced that his company, SpaceX, would immediately begin retiring the Dragon spacecraft, citing Trump's statement that many billions could be saved if the government contracts with Musk's company were terminated.
The SpaceX spacecraft is currently essential for the USA sending astronauts into space. Boeing has developed the Starliner spacecraft, but during its first manned flight, the crew had to remain on the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical problems, eventually landing safely. However, the astronauts remained on the ISS for months before they could return with a SpaceX capsule.
After Merz's Visit - A Spectacular Exchange between Musk and Trump
Breaking News: Washington - Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the US President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 5). Important topics such as the Ukraine war were discussed. And as the German head of government was en route, an impressive exchange unfolded on social media between his host and his former chief advisor, Elon Musk.
The Social Media Feud Escalates - Musk vs. Trump
The social media feud culminated in Musk's threat to reveal secret information about Trump. "I'm very disappointed in Elon," Trump said during his meeting with Chancellor Merz, as reported by the New York Times: "I helped Elon a lot. Elon and I had a great relationship, but I don't know if we still have that." Musk then accused Trump of connections to the late investment banker and convicted criminal Jeffrey Epstein. The tech billionaire wrote harshly about President Trump on Twitter: "Time to drop the big one: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That's the real reason they were kept a secret. Have a nice day, DJT!"
Trump Hits Back - Trump Responds to Musk's Public Attacks
Trump responded to the heated dispute played out in public on Truth Social and took Musk to task. "Elon was used up, I asked him to leave," the US President wrote. The Tesla CEO had been upset ever since Trump abolished government subsidy programs for electric cars, Trump suggested in Washington: "He went crazy."
On Thursday night (local time), Musk first shared a post by internet influencer Ian Miles Cheong, who called for an impeachment process against Donald Trump and suggested Vice President JD Vance as a replacement. Then Musk shared a video that allegedly showed Trump at a party with Epstein in 1992; Epstein was arrested in 2019 for alleged child sex trafficking and died in custody after that.
Musk Invokes Impeachment Procedures Against Trump
Trump took a hit on his reputation after Elon Musk indirectly hinted at his impeachment. In response to a tweet by right-wing influencer Ian Miles Cheong advocating for an impeachment process against Trump and the appointment of JD Vance, Musk simply replied "Yes." The Vice President had initially stayed out of the conflict, posting a picture with podcast host Theo von and joking that the previous day’s podcast had been quiet and they hadn’t had much to discuss. In another tweet, Vance expressed pride in standing by Trump's side.
Musk vs. Trump
Efforts to calm the situation are underway. Musk's father, Errol Musk, has urged his son to end the feud. Some figures like Bill Ackman have also called for a truce between the two. Others, like Steve Bannon, continue to fan the flames of the dispute, advocating for investigations into Musk's immigration status and calling for his deportation from the United States.
The situation remains tense, but signs of potential relief or at least a reduction in animosity may emerge.
- Politics: Russia has offered political asylum to Elon Musk, following his public criticism of Donald Trump's tax and budget bill.
- General-news: The enmity between Elon Musk and Donald Trump escalated after Musk's criticism of Trump's budget plans, with Musk even calling for Trump's impeachment on Twitter.
